Maruti Jimny vs Kia Seltos

Should you buy Maruti Jimny or Kia Seltos? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Maruti Jimny price starts at Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol) and Kia Seltos price starts Rs 11.13 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol). Jimny has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Jimny has a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Jimny Vs Seltos

Key Highlights	Maruti Jimny	Kia Seltos
On Road Price	Rs.17,05,510^*	Rs.23,61,527^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1462	1482
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Jimny
Rs14.96 Lakh^*
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Kia Seltos
Rs20.51 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Alpha Dual Tone AT
14.96 Lakh^*
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Kia Seltos
X-Line Turbo DCT
20.51 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha Dual Tone AT	X-Line Turbo DCT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,05,510^*	Rs.23,61,527^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.33,002/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.45,960/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.38,765	Rs.78,198
User Rating	4.5 Based on 384 Reviews	4.5 Based on 421 Reviews
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Basic Information

Alpha Dual Tone AT

X-Line Turbo DCT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,05,510^*

Rs.23,61,527^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.33,002/month

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Rs.45,960/month

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Insurance

Rs.38,765

Rs.78,198

User Rating

4.5

Based on 384 Reviews

4.5

Based on 421 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K15B	Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Displacement (cc)	1462	1482
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	103bhp@6000rpm	157.81bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	134.2Nm@4000rpm	253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Multipoint Injection	GDi
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	4-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	4WD	2WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K15B

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

Displacement (cc)

1462

1482

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

103bhp@6000rpm

157.81bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	16.39	17.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	155	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

16.39

17.9

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.7	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	155	-
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	4365
Width (mm)	1645	1800
Height (mm)	1720	1645
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	210	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2590	2610
Front Tread (mm)	1395	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1405	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1205	-
Grossweight (kg)	1545	-
Approach Angle	36°	-
Break Over Angle	24°	-
Departure Angle	46°	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	211	433
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks	Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco-Normal-Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	Yes
KeyLess Entry	-	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSeltos Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)	Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Dual Sports Exhaust,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Available Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling Red+2 MoreJimny Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense Red+6 MoreSeltos Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	-	BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Amazon Alexa
Tweeter	-	4
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Jimny
- Looks quirky with its upright stance, compact dimensions and fun colours
- Spacious for four people
- Ride comfort is well-tuned for city duties despite being a capable off-roader
- Lightweight and amateur-friendly off-roader that'll keep seasoned off-road drivers happy too
- Boot space is usable for suitcases even with all seats up
Kia Seltos
- Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
- Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
- Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
- Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
- Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.

Maruti Jimny
- Lacks cabin practicality like storage spaces and bottle holders
- Engine performance is underwhelming with a full load
Kia Seltos
- Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
- Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.

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Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.50 - 17.60 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.13 - 20.51 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.13 - 20.51 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.13 - 20.51 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Jimny and Kia Seltos?

A ) Maruti Jimny price starts at ₹ 12.76 Lakh & Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 11.13 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Seltos is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Jimny and Kia Seltos?

A ) The mileage of Jimny is 16.39 kmpl & the mileage of Seltos is 17.9 kmpl. Kia Seltos gives better mileage than Maruti Jimny.

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